A Night at the Gallery: And What a Night It Was!

Article written by Lois Lorimer

Brockville – Talk about an evening of enchantment and excitement!

Saturday night engaged in a successful and memorable fundraiser for facility improvements at Arts Hub.

The evening began in the Main Hall, where 127 stunning pieces of art were displayed in a beautifully designed circular gallery. The layout, thoughtfully envisioned and executed by Bob Shackles and volunteers, transformed the space into an immersive visual experience. The beauty of the room was powerful! Using a catalogue as a guide, ticket holders viewed the art, making notes of their favourites that were numbered. Biographies of the artists were also included! Wine was sipped, delicious charcuterie enjoyed, as patrons socialized and compared notes. The atmosphere was friendly and exciting.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the local arts community, whose generous donations of time, talent, and creativity made this event possible. Their willingness to share their work with such spirit and generosity reflects the very heart of Brockville’s vibrant arts scene. Each piece contributed was not only a work of beauty but also an act of support for the future of Arts Hub Brockville. Learn more about the artists here: https://www.artshubbrockville.com/artists-list

With piano by Christopher Cennon, the mood was set, as guest host Bruce Wylie and Chris Coyea started the lottery magic. Names were pulled, and those alerted declared the number of the artwork they wanted as tension and anticipation mounted! Runners delivered the art, and on it went as excitement built, and the art disappeared into the grateful hands of the Premium Ticket holders.

Smiles, laughter, and wonderful art. This was an arts community in action. Our volunteers from the community, with support from family and friends, helped this event happen. And we sincerely appreciate the support from the Brockville community who attended.

None of this success could have happened without our sponsors! Thank you to all sponsors and donors for the evening.

• Marquee Level:
• Rotary Brockville
• Culinary Cuisine Level:
• Burgundy Asset Management Ltd.
• IG Wealth Management –Throssell Group
• Margot Frith
• Anonymous Donor
• Chorus Level Sponsors
• Boardwalk Dental Care
• Brockville Hyundai
• Employment + Education Centre
• Hometown TV12
• Ignite Printing
• Sue and Bruce Lounsbury
• Northern Cables Inc.
• Thousand Islands Toyota
• In Memory of Diane Godwin Sheridan
• In memory of Ben TeKamp from Cathy TeKamp

Further thanks extended to the following for their ongoing support of Arts Hub Brockville: Doreen Barnes, YourTV, Christopher Cennon, Dale Elliot, HometownTV12, Bruce Wylie 104.9 myFM and Ron Zajac for Brockville Recorder & Times.

Arts Hub Brockville is truly grateful for the generous sponsorship of the Carolyn Sifton Foundation for matching all donations up to the amount of $75,000.00. This gift will help us execute our plans for our kitchen and facility improvement.

A Night at the Gala was a night to remember! Thanks to all who enjoyed the experience, and especially to team leaders Pat Markovich, Chris Coyea, Judy Quick, and Bob Shackles for their vision and organizational experience.